IT Architect V - AI

Williams; Tulsa (OK); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Williams in Tulsa is looking for a Senior Enterprise AI Architect to lead governance, design scalable AI solutions, and ensure architecture aligns with business strategy across cloud platforms. You will drive AI pattern adoption and mentor teams while partnering with cybersecurity and data governance to uphold responsible AI standards.

Ideal candidates have a strong track record in AI architecture, large-scale systems, and cross-functional leadership, with 10+ years in IT and a bachelor’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field; 10+ years developing software and IT experience.
• Oil/gas industry experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel less than 20%, including some international travel.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical governance and leads standards, models, and reference architectures.
• Leads technical consulting; collaborates with dev teams to drive solution design.
• Translates business requirements into repeatable design strategies and patterns.
• Develops current/target state architecture blueprints with roadmaps.
• Mentors developers and stakeholders on AI capabilities and patterns.

Skills

Technical governance

Solution architecture

Stakeholder management

AI architecture

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT related field

Ten+ years software/IT experience

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Responsibilities/Expectations

• Provides technical governance with the facilitation of the creation/modification of technical standards, models, application tiers, and reference architectures
• Leads technical consulting and collaborates with development teams to facilitate solution design and drive roadmap-aligned architecture enhancements and improvements
• Translates business requirements into repeatable design strategies, systems qualities and patterns
• Develops current and target state architecture blueprints with transition roadmaps and incremental architectural sequencing
• Researches, evaluates, and recommends technologies and standards aligned with current and future Williams strategies to maintain a competitive advantage
• Serves as a trusted advisor to IT and business leadership, focusing on technology enablement for business capabilities while fostering collaboration and alignment between technical teams and stakeholders
• Partners with cybersecurity, identity and access management, and data governance teams to ensure AI architectures comply with security standards, privacy, regulatory requirements, and responsible AI principles (model risk, bias mitigation, human-in-the-loop oversight)
• Defines reusable AI architecture patterns and reference implementations (e.g., retrieval-augmented generation, event-driven AI services, agent-based workflows, AI-assisted field operations) and drives adoption across product and project teams
• Contributes to AI education and enablement by mentoring developers, analysts, and business stakeholders, helping them understand AI capabilities, constraints, and patterns for safe and effective use
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in IT related field; a minimum ten (10) years’ developing software systems and IT experience
• Preferred: Minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience and prior oil/gas industry experience

Shift/Work Hours/Travel Requirements

Less than 20% travel required, including the possibility for some international travel

Other Requirements

• Possesses knowledge of business ecosystems, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, SOA, APIs, microservices, event-driven architecture, and predictive analytics, with practical experience applying cloud-based AI, generative AI, data, and integration services in Azure, AWS, GCP, or equivalent platforms
• Demonstrates understanding of AI governance and responsible AI principles, including data privacy, regulatory considerations, security and access control, model risk, bias mitigation, explainability, human-in-the-loop oversight, and AI solution evaluation and monitoring
• Demonstrates proficiency in AI and generative AI architecture, including large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), AI agents, model integration, and reusable enterprise AI solution patterns
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge of architecture principles, frameworks, and standards, with experience designing and maintaining large-scale projects
• Exhibits strong analytical and data analysis capabilities, supported by excellent planning and organizational skills
• Possesses broad working knowledge of IT domains, including infrastructure and operations, data centers, databases, networking, and security standards
• Demonstrates effective leadership and consulting skills, with strong interpersonal capabilities including teamwork, facilitation, negotiation, targeted communication, stakeholder engagement, and internal partner management
• Applies awareness of existing, emerging, and new technologies, with proficient knowledge of scripting concepts and how scripts operate #LI-CT1

Why Tulsa?

Because here, you don’t have to choose between career and lifestyle. Tulsa is a growing hub for innovation and energy, paired with a vibrant arts scene, great food, and a cost of living that actually lets you enjoy it all. Think shorter commutes, bigger impact and a community that feels like home from day one. Check out ExperienceTulsa.com to learn more.

We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next.

Our Total Rewards

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
• Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Domestic partner benefits
• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

Education Requirements

Bachelors (Required)

Why Williams?

Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy? As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there. We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity. We don’t offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include: Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits Growth and development opportunities An inclusive culture where you can be yourself Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including hybrid schedules

We’re proud of our innovative people who want to make the world a better place and invite you to explore how you can help us make clean energy happen.